Top California Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

California Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills Napa Valley Small Group Winery Tour Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked California Tours. Top 10 California 2026 Senior-friendly tours California The best tours and activities for culture lovers in California Top Day Trips from California Things to do in California this summer View all California Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (41)

Tijuana Cultural Private Day Tour

If you really want to experience Tijuana like a local, this six hour cultural driving tour is for you! Experience the real charm of the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$159

Los Angeles Coast and Beaches Private Tour

This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (11)

Los Angeles Coast and Beaches Private Tour

This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$599

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore …More

Healdsburg, USA

5.0 (45)

Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests

Privately Driven Wine Tour Experience! We will welcome you in one of our luxury vehicles ready to go on your Napa wine tour adventure! Explore...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (45)

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$1,300

Luxury Wine Tour in Paso Robles, with a Winemaker

Indulge in a leisurely wine tasting experience in the stunning California Central Coast wine region, accompanied by a knowledgeable winemaker, in the comfort of a …More

Paso Robles, USA

5.0 (6)

Luxury Wine Tour in Paso Robles, with a Winemaker

Indulge in a leisurely wine tasting experience in the stunning California Central Coast wine region, accompanied by a knowledgeable winemaker, in the comfort of a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (6)

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$645

Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully …More

Healdsburg, USA

5.0 (14)

Private Napa or Sonoma Wine Tour—Your Day, Fully Planned

Craft your perfect day in Wine Country. Tailored tours, hidden gems, and genuine hospitality. Let me be your guide. Unlike most wine tours, I fully...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$850

Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (6)

Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (6)

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$1,190

Lake Tahoe Full day Private Tour from Cupertino

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Jose, USA

5.0 (1)

Lake Tahoe Full day Private Tour from Cupertino

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,150

Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour, English or German Language

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (3)

Los Angeles Full Day Sightseeing Tour, English or German Language

Join us and experience the highlights of Los Angeles in the comfort of a large SUV on a private tour! You may customize this tour...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$699

Napa Valley Wine and Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

Experience the best of Napa Valley on our exclusive small group tour Napa Valley wine tour departing from San Francisco. Cross the iconic Golden Gate …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (9)

Napa Valley Wine and Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

Experience the best of Napa Valley on our exclusive small group tour Napa Valley wine tour departing from San Francisco. Cross the iconic Golden Gate...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$289

LA in a Day | Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Discover Los Angeles in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Palm Springs, this full-day guided adventure takes you through the heart of LA — from …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.7 (3)

LA in a Day | Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles

Discover Los Angeles in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Palm Springs, this full-day guided adventure takes you through the heart of LA — from...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (3)

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$849

Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private …More

Paso Robles, USA

5.0 (2)

Paso Robles Private Winery Trolley

Experience Paso Robles wine country your way with an exclusive charter of our charming vintage‑style trolley. Perfect for groups of up to 14, this private...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,198

Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (9)

Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (9)

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$265

Guided Jet Ski Adventure in Two Harbors Catalina Island

Discover the wild charm of Catalina Island on the Two Harbors Adventure, a guided full-day jet ski journey from Long Beach. Glide across the ocean …More

Long Beach, USA

5.0 (1)

Guided Jet Ski Adventure in Two Harbors Catalina Island

Discover the wild charm of Catalina Island on the Two Harbors Adventure, a guided full-day jet ski journey from Long Beach. Glide across the ocean...

6 hours

5.0 (1)

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$640

Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (52)

Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (52)

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$219

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.9 (40)

Private Family Hike in Yosemite

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (40)

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$211

Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (11)

Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$135

Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.3 (23)

Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA

Escape the buzz of LA and glide up the coast in style aboard the legendary Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (23)

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$188

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (28)

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$189

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (5)

Santa Barbara Private Tour

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$899

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.6 (13)

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (13)

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$349

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for California Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

California Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which California Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more California trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?